Bert and Ernie. Woody and Buzz. Batman and Robin. Jerry and George. Scooby and Shaggy. Garfield and Odie. Laverne and Shirley. Tom and Jerry. Wayne and Garth. Fred and Barney. Lucy and Ethel. Beavis and Butthead. Norm and Cliff. Phineas and Ferb. Beezus and Ramona…There’s no doubt that dynamic duos have been part of movies,…
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Content to Keep Young Minds Active via Netflix Streaming
Winter’s chill and the endless snow we seemed to get at the start of the year is a distant memory as we’re in the thick of summer’s hot and humid days. In between camp, time at the pool, completing summer packets from school, there are times where my two kids just need a break from…
Roku’s Streaming Stick Gives Your HDTV Access to the Internet
Roku’s Streaming Stick ($49) turns your HDTV into a streaming powerhouse. This small HDMI stick plugs into your TV and gives you access to streaming content from many of the top providers on the internet. Roku has been making streaming TV boxes for a long time and has developed quite a following. Some owners are…
12 Family Friendly Musicals to Stream This Weekend
After a busy month and a half of travel, I’m looking forward to family movie night more than usual. Coming to a consensus on something all four of us want to watch can sometimes be tricky but musicals seem to be a genre that the kids can always agree on. Sound of Music, Mary Poppins,…
48 Binge-Worthy Shows to Stream on Netflix (w. giveaway)
Even though I’m usually an all-in-moderation kind of gal, I admit there are times that I love to indulge and go on a binge-watching spree of a show I just can’t get enough of. Apparently I’m not alone given what my Facebook friends posted on my wall when I asked them about their favorite Netflix…
Ways to Inspire STEM Learning at Home
We’re a family that loves a good project especially if it involves science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) and the chance to personally experience an awe-inspiring phenomenon through a hands-on activity. But I know not all families are like ours. If the idea of coming up with science fair project evokes a sense of dread…
25 Books and Movies for Teaching Kids Sportsmanship
We’ve been hooked on the Winter Olympics and have loved watching the games together for the conversations it’s inspired with my kids. We’ve talked about where the countries are that the different athletes represent, had discussions about perseverance through the human interest features that punctuate the coverage of the sports, and have watched what it…
